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Wells Fargo (WFC) shares were up 2.6% in recent trading Tuesday after the company announced a new stock repurchase plan.
Earlier today, the bank said its board authorized a new stock repurchase program of up to $40 billion, which will start after completion of the current repurchase program.
In addition, the bank kept its quarterly dividend at $0.40 per share, payable June 1 to stockholders of record as of May 9.
Price: 71.21, Change: +1.78, Percent Change: +2.56
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